Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

New services output index debuts today, Pg17

MoSPI debuts new Index of Services Production (ISP) to track India's crucial services sector output, using 2024-25 as base year.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

14 Jul, 2026

New services output index debuts today, Pg17

MoSPI debuts new Index of Services Production (ISP) to track India's crucial services sector output, using 2024-25 as base year.

14 Jul, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Fuel, weak rains push inflation in June above 4% after 16 months, Pg17

India's CPI inflation breaches 4% target after 16 months in June, fueled by soaring food and transport costs.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

14 Jul, 2026

Fuel, weak rains push inflation in June above 4% after 16 months, Pg17

India's CPI inflation breaches 4% target after 16 months in June, fueled by soaring food and transport costs.

14 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Land Reforms in India

Why policy needs to focus on gender wealth inequality, Pg12

Expert criticizes global reports for ignoring critical gender wealth inequality, stressing asset ownership's vital role in women's economic empowerment and well-being.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Land Reforms in India

14 Jul, 2026

Why policy needs to focus on gender wealth inequality, Pg12

Expert criticizes global reports for ignoring critical gender wealth inequality, stressing asset ownership's vital role in women's economic empowerment and well-being.

14 Jul, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Food Processing and Related Industries

Taliban seek deeper farm ties with India, Pg1

Taliban's Agriculture Minister visits India, seeking deeper farm ties in trade, irrigation, and food processing, despite India's non-recognition of the regime.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Food Processing and Related Industries

13 Jul, 2026

Taliban seek deeper farm ties with India, Pg1

Taliban's Agriculture Minister visits India, seeking deeper farm ties in trade, irrigation, and food processing, despite India's non-recognition of the regime.

13 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India, Canada conclude third round of talks on trade pact, Pg14

India and Canada advance CEPA talks, targeting $50 billion bilateral trade by 2030 amidst recent 8.22% dip.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

13 Jul, 2026

India, Canada conclude third round of talks on trade pact, Pg14

India and Canada advance CEPA talks, targeting $50 billion bilateral trade by 2030 amidst recent 8.22% dip.

13 Jul, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

A.P. and the next El Niño challenge, Pg9

Andhra Pradesh braces for severe El Niño impact, facing extreme heatwaves and monsoon deficit, testing disaster preparedness and agricultural resilience.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

13 Jul, 2026

A.P. and the next El Niño challenge, Pg9

Andhra Pradesh braces for severe El Niño impact, facing extreme heatwaves and monsoon deficit, testing disaster preparedness and agricultural resilience.

13 Jul, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Oil conundrum, Pg8

India's Russian oil imports hit 40% pre-sanction levels, sparking concerns over yuan payments, strategic autonomy, and energy security amid geopolitical risks.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

13 Jul, 2026

Oil conundrum, Pg8

India's Russian oil imports hit 40% pre-sanction levels, sparking concerns over yuan payments, strategic autonomy, and energy security amid geopolitical risks.

13 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Insular incentive, Pg8

India's E20 petrol policy faces scrutiny over high costs, water-intensive sugarcane reliance, and consumer burden, despite farmer compensation claims.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Jul, 2026

Insular incentive, Pg8

India's E20 petrol policy faces scrutiny over high costs, water-intensive sugarcane reliance, and consumer burden, despite farmer compensation claims.

13 Jul, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

GCC is office success story. Now, focus on factory, Pg8

India's booming Global Capability Centers generate $100 billion, employing 2.3 million, yet the nation urgently needs manufacturing growth to absorb its less-skilled workforce.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

13 Jul, 2026

GCC is office success story. Now, focus on factory, Pg8

India's booming Global Capability Centers generate $100 billion, employing 2.3 million, yet the nation urgently needs manufacturing growth to absorb its less-skilled workforce.

13 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

On Indo-Pacific, Delhi must match words, actions, Pg8

PM Modi's Indo-Pacific tour bolsters strategic ties with Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, yet India critically lags in implementing crucial economic and defence agreements.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

13 Jul, 2026

On Indo-Pacific, Delhi must match words, actions, Pg8

PM Modi's Indo-Pacific tour bolsters strategic ties with Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, yet India critically lags in implementing crucial economic and defence agreements.

13 Jul, 2026

Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

FM to meet PSB chiefs, review foreign currency deposit drive, Pg11

FM Sitharaman directs PSB chiefs to boost foreign currency deposits after RBI lifts FCNR(B) interest cap to counter weakening inflows.

Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 Jul, 2026

FM to meet PSB chiefs, review foreign currency deposit drive, Pg11

FM Sitharaman directs PSB chiefs to boost foreign currency deposits after RBI lifts FCNR(B) interest cap to counter weakening inflows.

13 Jul, 2026

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Investment Models

Investors expand overseas portfolio through GIFT City, Pg11

GIFT City witnesses 80% surge in overseas investments to $1.74 billion, driven by Indian investors diversifying into foreign asset classes.

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Investment Models

13 Jul, 2026

Investors expand overseas portfolio through GIFT City, Pg11

GIFT City witnesses 80% surge in overseas investments to $1.74 billion, driven by Indian investors diversifying into foreign asset classes.

13 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

US nuclear firm Holtec's IPO plans could have an India SMR footprint, Pg11

US nuclear giant Holtec files for IPO, eyes India's SMR market with $10 billion expansion plan, leveraging US DoE clearance and SHANTI Act.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Jul, 2026

US nuclear firm Holtec's IPO plans could have an India SMR footprint, Pg11

US nuclear giant Holtec files for IPO, eyes India's SMR market with $10 billion expansion plan, leveraging US DoE clearance and SHANTI Act.

13 Jul, 2026

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Investment Models

US AI giants' IPOs could unlock funding tap for Indian start-ups, Pg11

US AI giants' massive IPOs, like SpaceX's $75 billion listing, could unleash a fresh wave of venture capital for Indian startups, boosting the economy.

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Investment Models

13 Jul, 2026

US AI giants' IPOs could unlock funding tap for Indian start-ups, Pg11

US AI giants' massive IPOs, like SpaceX's $75 billion listing, could unleash a fresh wave of venture capital for Indian startups, boosting the economy.

13 Jul, 2026

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers

Gaming industry winning despite a real money ban, Pg11

India's gaming industry defies real-money ban, soaring past $1 billion revenue with 14% growth, driven by in-app purchases and subscriptions, becoming Asia's fastest-growing market.

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers

12 Jul, 2026

Gaming industry winning despite a real money ban, Pg11

India's gaming industry defies real-money ban, soaring past $1 billion revenue with 14% growth, driven by in-app purchases and subscriptions, becoming Asia's fastest-growing market.

12 Jul, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation